/* ============================================================
   YOUR TOKENS + BASE + UTILITIES (kept as supplied)
============================================================ */

/* ── TOKENS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --navy:       #0A192F;
  --navy-dark:  #060f1e;
  --navy-mid:   #112240;
  --gold:       #D4AF37;
  --gold-light: #e8c84a;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --offwhite:   #F8F9FA;
  --gray-100:   #f1f3f5;
  --gray-300:   #dee2e6;
  --gray-500:   #adb5bd;
  --gray-600:   #6c757d;
  --text-body:  #2d3748;
  --font-main: 'Manrope', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --nav-h: 80px;
  --nav-h-scrolled: 68px;
  --section-py: 110px;
  --section-py-sm: 72px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ── BASE ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after{
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
     scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

/* ── UTILITY ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.bg-navy   { background-color: var(--navy) !important; }
.bg-navy-mid { background-color: var(--navy-mid) !important; }
.bg-offwhite { background-color: var(--offwhite) !important; }

.btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.divider-gold {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin: 18px 0 28px;
}





    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HERO BANNER
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      background-color: var(--navy-dark);
    }

    /* Photographic background via CSS gradient + placeholder image */
    .hero-bg1 {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(
          105deg,
          rgba(6, 15, 30, 0.98) 0%,
          rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.70) 55%,
          rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85) 100%
        ),
        url('../images/hero-bg-1.jpg');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center 30%;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
    }

    /* Geometric accent lines */
    .hero-accent {
      position: absolute;
      right: 0;
      top: 0;
      width: 42%;
      height: 100%;
      pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-accent::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -10%;
      right: -5%;
      width: 1px;
      height: 130%;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.3), transparent);
    }
    .hero-accent::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -10%;
      right: 18%;
      width: 1px;
      height: 130%;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.12), transparent);
    }

    /* Scroll indicator */
    .hero-scroll {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 36px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      opacity: 0.5;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
    }
    .hero-scroll:hover { opacity: 1; }
    .hero-scroll span {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .scroll-line {
      width: 1px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.6), transparent);
      animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes scrollPulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scaleY(0.7); transform-origin: top; }
      50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      padding: 120px 0 80px;
    }

    .hero-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .hero-label::before {
      content: '';
      display: inline-block;
      width: 28px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }

    .hero-headline {
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      max-width: 720px;
    }
    .hero-headline .accent-word {
      color: var(--gold);
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .hero-sub {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 580px;
      margin-bottom: 44px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* Micro-trust badge */
    .hero-trust {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 60px;
      padding-top: 36px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      max-width: 480px;
    }
    .hero-trust-icon {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .hero-trust-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .hero-trust p {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      line-height: 1.4;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .hero-trust strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       TRUST METRICS BAR
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #metrics {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
      padding: 0;
    }

    .metrics-inner {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      divide-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }

    .metric-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 36px 24px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      position: relative;
    }
    .metric-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .metric-item::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 32px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }

    .metric-value {
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .metric-value span { color: var(--gold); }

    .metric-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .metric-desc {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      line-height: 1.45;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       LEADERSHIP MESSAGE
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #leadership {
      padding: var(--section-py) 0;
      background: var(--offwhite);
    }

    .leadership-portrait {
      position: relative;
    }
    .portrait-frame {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      max-width: 380px;
    }
    .portrait-frame img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }
    .portrait-frame .portrait-placeholder {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      min-height: 440px;
    }
    .portrait-placeholder i {
      font-size: 5rem;
      color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    }
    .portrait-accent {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -18px;
      right: -18px;
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      z-index: -1;
    }
    .portrait-years {
      position: absolute;
      top: 24px;
      right: -20px;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      padding: 12px 18px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    }
    .portrait-years strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .portrait-years span {
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .leadership-quote-mark {
      font-size: 5rem;
      line-height: 0.8;
      color: var(--gold);
      font-family: Georgia, serif;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      opacity: 0.6;
    }

    .leadership-quote {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.8;
      font-style: italic;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
      padding-left: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .leadership-sig {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 4px;
    }
    .leadership-sig strong {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy);
    }
    .leadership-sig span {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
    .leadership-sig .sig-line {
      width: 120px;
      height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--gold);
      margin: 6px 0;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SERVICES PREVIEW
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #services-preview {
      padding: var(--section-py) 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .service-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 36px 28px;
      height: 100%;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .service-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.32s ease;
    }
    .service-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10,25,47,0.08);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

    .service-card-num {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      color: var(--gold);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .service-card-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      background: var(--offwhite);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .service-card:hover .service-card-icon {
      background: var(--navy);
    }
    .service-card-icon i {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .service-card:hover .service-card-icon i { color: var(--gold); }

    .service-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .service-card p {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .service-card-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--navy);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }
    .service-card-link i { transition: transform 0.2s; }
    .service-card:hover .service-card-link { color: var(--gold); }
    .service-card:hover .service-card-link i { transform: translateX(4px); }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       WHY HEMAC STRIP
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #why-hemac {
      padding: var(--section-py) 0;
      background: var(--navy);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    #why-hemac::before {
      content: 'HEMAC';
      position: absolute;
      right: -30px;
      bottom: -20px;
      font-size: 14rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
      line-height: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .advantage-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .advantage-num {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--gold);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }
    .advantage-body h4 {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .advantage-body p {
      font-size: 0.83rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 0;
    }








/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
       PAGE HERO — ABOUT US
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #about-hero {
      padding-top: 72px; /* nav height */
      background: var(--navy);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      min-height: 480px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .about-hero-bg {
            position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(
          105deg,
          rgba(6, 15, 30, 0.98) 0%,
          rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85) 55%,
          rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.55) 100%
        ),
        url('../images/about-us.jpg');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center 30%;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
    }
    /* Subtle geometric accent */
    .about-hero-geo {
      position: absolute;
      right: -120px;
      top: -80px;
      width: 600px;
      height: 600px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .about-hero-geo::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 60px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .about-hero-line {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
      opacity: 0.4;
    }
    .about-hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      padding: 100px 0;
    }
    .about-hero-breadcrumb {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .about-hero-breadcrumb a {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color var(--transition);
    }
    .about-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .about-hero-breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); font-size: 0.75rem; }
    .about-hero-breadcrumb .current { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }

    .about-hero-headline {
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .about-hero-headline .accent { color: var(--gold); }
    .about-hero-sub {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 880px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .about-hero-stats {
      display: flex;
      gap: 40px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      padding-top: 36px;
    }
    .about-hero-stat-val {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--gold);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .about-hero-stat-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-top: 6px;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
       OUR STORY
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #our-story {
      padding: 110px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .story-text p {
      font-size: 0.96rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      line-height: 1.85;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .story-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .story-text strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }

    .story-callout {
      background: var(--off-white);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
      padding: 28px 32px;
      margin: 32px 0;
    }
    .story-callout p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .story-visual {
      position: relative;
    }
    .story-portrait-wrap {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .story-portrait-box {
      background: var(--navy);
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .story-portrait-box img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }
    .story-portrait-placeholder {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 12px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    }
    .story-portrait-placeholder i { font-size: 5rem; }
    .story-portrait-placeholder span { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .story-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -20px;
      right: -20px;
      background: var(--gold);
      padding: 22px 24px;
      text-align: center;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .story-badge strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .story-badge span {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }
    .story-accent-line {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      left: -20px;
      width: 3px;
      height: 80px;
      background: var(--gold);
      opacity: 0.4;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
       VISION & MISSION
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #vision-mission {
      padding: 0 0 110px;
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .vm-card {
      background: var(--off-white);
      padding: 48px 44px;
      height: 100%;
      position: relative;
      border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }
    .vm-card:hover { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,25,47,0.07); }
    .vm-card-icon {
      width: 52px; height: 52px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .vm-card-icon i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--gold); }
    .vm-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .vm-card p {
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .vm-card strong { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
       WHY HEMAC
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #why-hemac-about {
      padding: 110px 0;
      background: var(--navy);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    #why-hemac-about::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -200px; right: -200px;
      width: 700px; height: 700px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .why-intro p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
    }
    .why-intro strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-weight: 700; }
    .why-divider {
      width: 100%;
      height: 1px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      margin: 40px 0;
    }
    .why-highlight {
      background: rgba(212,175,55,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
      padding: 32px 36px;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }
    .why-highlight p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .why-highlight strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
       THE HEMAC ADVANTAGE (4 columns)
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #hemac-advantage {
      padding: 110px 0;
      background: var(--off-white);
    }
    .advantage-card {
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 40px 36px;
      height: 100%;
      border-top: 3px solid transparent;
      transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
    }
    .advantage-card:hover {
      border-top-color: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10,25,47,0.08);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    .advantage-card-num {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .advantage-card-icon {
      width: 48px; height: 48px;
      background: var(--gold-faint);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .advantage-card-icon i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold); }
    .advantage-card h4 {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .advantage-card p {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
       CORE VALUES — C.A.I.S.E.
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #core-values {
      padding: 110px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .values-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .value-card {
      padding: 52px 44px;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: background var(--transition);
    }
    .value-card:hover { background: var(--off-white); }
    /* last column — no right border */
    .value-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
    /* last row — no bottom border (cards 4 and 5 in bottom row) */
    .value-card:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
    /* card 6 span trick replaced with empty block — we handle in grid */

    .value-watermark {
      position: absolute;
      top: -10px;
      right: 16px;
      font-size: 8rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(10,25,47,0.04);
      line-height: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
      user-select: none;
      letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    }
    .value-letter {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      background: var(--gold-faint);
      padding: 5px 12px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .value-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .value-card p {
      font-size: 0.87rem;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* 5-card grid: row 1 = 3, row 2 = 2 centered */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .values-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    }

      .value-card.last-row-fill {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: none;
        background: var(--navy);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: flex-start;
      }
      .value-card.last-row-fill h5 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        line-height: 1.3;
      }
      .value-card.last-row-fill p {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
        line-height: 1.7;
      }
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
       FOOTER CTA BANNER
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #footer-cta {
      background: var(--gold);
      padding: 72px 0;
    }
    #footer-cta h2 {
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    #footer-cta p {
      color: rgba(10,25,47,0.65);
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      margin: 0;
    }










    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       PAGE HERO — SERVICES
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #page-hero {
      position: relative;
      padding: 160px 0 90px;
      background-color: var(--navy-dark);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .page-hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,15,30, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.8) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554224155-6726b3ff858f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
    }


     /* audit service hero page*/
       .page-hero-audit {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,15,30, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.8) 100%),
        url('../images/audit-hero.jpg');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
    }



     /* tax service hero page*/
    
       .page-hero-tax {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,15,30, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.8) 100%),
        url('../images/hero-tax.jpg');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
    }

    /* accounting hero page*/
           .page-hero-accounting {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,15,30, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.8) 100%),
        url('../images/hero-bg-1.jpg');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
    }

        /* adversory hero page*/
           .hero-bg-advisory {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,15,30, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.7) 100%),
        url('../images/advisory.png');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
    }

            /* adversory hero page*/
           .hero-bg-corporate {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,15,30, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.7) 100%),
        url('../images/about-hemac-consultation.jpg');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
    }


    
    /* Gold grid overlay */
    .page-hero-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }
    /* Gold glow orb */
    .page-hero-orb {
      position: absolute;
      right: -100px; top: -100px;
      width: 500px; height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .breadcrumb-strip {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .breadcrumb-strip a,
    .breadcrumb-strip span {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .breadcrumb-strip a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .breadcrumb-strip a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .breadcrumb-strip .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
    .breadcrumb-strip .current { color: var(--gold); }

    .page-hero-title {
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .page-hero-title span { color: var(--gold); }
    .page-hero-sub {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.08rem);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      line-height: 1.75; max-width: 600px;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* Service Jump Nav */
    .service-jump-nav {
      position: relative; z-index: 5;
      background: var(--white);
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
      top: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(10,25,47,0.07);
    }
    .jump-nav-inner {
      display: flex; gap: 0;
      overflow-x: auto;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      scrollbar-width: none;
      max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 40px;
    }
    .jump-nav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .jump-nav-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
      padding: 18px 22px;
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gray-600);
      border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
      margin-bottom: -2px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all var(--tr);
    }
    .jump-nav-item:hover { color: var(--navy); }
    .jump-nav-item.active { color: var(--navy); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
    .jump-nav-item i { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gold); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SERVICE SECTION SHARED STYLES
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .service-section {
      padding: 110px 0;
      scroll-margin-top: 140px;
    }
    .service-section:nth-child(even) { background: var(--offwhite); }
    .service-section:nth-child(odd)  { background: var(--white); }

    /* Service Header Block */
    .svc-header {
      margin-bottom: 64px;
    }
    .svc-number {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .svc-number::before {
      content: '';
      display: inline-block; width: 32px; height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }
    .svc-title {
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .svc-tagline {
      font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 600px;
      padding-left: 16px;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* ── ICON PANEL (left sidebar for each service) ── */
    .svc-icon-panel {
      width: 72px; height: 72px;
      background: var(--navy);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,25,47,0.2);
    }
    .svc-icon-panel i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); }

    /* ── OFFERING CARDS (the sub-service items) ── */
    .offering-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
    }
    .offering-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 28px 24px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all var(--tr) var(--ease);
    }
    .offering-card::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 3px; height: 100%;
      background: var(--gold);
      transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }
    .offering-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,25,47,0.08);
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }
    .offering-card:hover::after { transform: scaleY(1); }
    /* Dark bg variant */
    .service-section.dark .offering-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .service-section.dark .offering-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
    }

    .offering-icon {
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      background: var(--gold-muted);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .offering-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.05rem; }

    .offering-card h4 {
      font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .service-section.dark .offering-card h4 { color: var(--white); }
    .offering-card p {
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-600);
      line-height: 1.68; margin: 0;
    }
    .service-section.dark .offering-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

    /* ── WHAT THIS MEANS (Impact Box) ── */
    .impact-box {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 36px 32px;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .impact-box::before {
      content: '\201C';
      position: absolute; right: 20px; top: -20px;
      font-size: 9rem; color: rgba(212,175,55,0.07);
      font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .impact-box-label {
      font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .impact-box p {
      font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
      line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    /* For sections that are already dark bg */
    .service-section.dark .impact-box {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SERVICE 2 — TAX (DARK BG)
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .service-section.dark {
      background: var(--navy);
    }
    .service-section.dark .svc-title { color: var(--white); }
    .service-section.dark .svc-tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
    .service-section.dark .divider-gold { } /* same */

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       COMPLIANCE BADGES
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .compliance-badges {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 20px;
    }
    .badge-pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      background: var(--gold-muted);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
      border-radius: 100px;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
    }
    .badge-pill i { font-size: 0.75rem; }
    .service-section.dark .badge-pill {
      background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       VISUAL ACCENT COLUMN
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .visual-accent-col {
      position: relative;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .visual-card {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 40px 32px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 380px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(10,25,47,0.25);
    }
    .visual-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px; background: var(--gold);
    }
    .service-section.dark .visual-card {
      background: var(--navy-mid);
    }
    .service-section:nth-child(odd):not(.dark) .visual-card {
      background: var(--navy);
    }

    .visual-card-icon-lg {
      width: 64px; height: 64px;
      background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .visual-card-icon-lg i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); }

    .visual-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .visual-card p {
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .visual-stat {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
      margin-top: 20px;
      padding-top: 20px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .visual-stat-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    }
    .visual-stat-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .visual-stat-item span {
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .visual-stat-item strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

    /* Decorative blob behind visual card */
    .visual-blob {
      position: absolute;
      width: 320px; height: 320px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       CTA STRIP BETWEEN SERVICES
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .svc-cta-strip {
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px;
      padding: 32px 36px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      margin-top: 56px;
    }
    .svc-cta-strip p {
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy); margin: 0;
      letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }
    .svc-cta-strip span {
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(10,25,47,0.65); display: block;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       FULL-WIDTH CTA SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #final-cta {
      background: var(--navy-dark);
      padding: 100px 0;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    #final-cta::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }
    #final-cta .cta-title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    #final-cta .cta-title span { color: var(--gold); }
    #final-cta p {
      font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .cta-badges {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
      margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 32px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }
    .cta-badge {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    }
    .cta-badge i { color: var(--gold); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 1199px) {
      .nav-inner { padding: 0 24px; }
      .nav-links li a { font-size: 0.73rem; padding: 8px 8px; }
      .jump-nav-inner { padding: 0 24px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta-wrap { display: none !important; }
      .nav-toggler { display: flex; }
      .nav-drawer { display: block; }
      .offering-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .service-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .nav-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
      .jump-nav-inner { padding: 0 16px; }
      .jump-nav-item { padding: 16px 14px; font-size: 0.7rem; }
      #page-hero { padding: 140px 0 70px; }
      .svc-cta-strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .offering-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* Reveal animations */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
      transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
    }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .reveal-left {
      opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-24px);
      transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
    }
    .reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .reveal-right {
      opacity: 0; transform: translateX(24px);
      transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
    }
    .reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }










    
    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       PAGE HERO APPROACH
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #page-hero {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      padding: 160px 0 100px;
      background: var(--navy-dark);
    }
    .hero-bg-approach {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(6,15,30,0.8) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.8) 60%, rgba(10,25,47,0.9) 100%),
        url('../images/approach.jpg');
      background-size: cover; background-position: center 40%;
    }
    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 64px 64px;
    }
    /* Animated gold pulse ring */
    .hero-pulse {
      position: absolute; right: 5%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 520px; height: 520px; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .pulse-ring {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
      animation: pulseRing 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .pulse-ring:nth-child(2) { inset: 40px; animation-delay: 0.6s; border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.18); }
    .pulse-ring:nth-child(3) { inset: 80px; animation-delay: 1.2s; border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.25); }
    .pulse-ring:nth-child(4) { inset: 120px; background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.3); }
    @keyframes pulseRing {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
      50% { transform: scale(1.04); opacity: 1; }
    }
    .pulse-center {
      position: absolute; inset: 160px;
      background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .pulse-center i { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6; }

    .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .breadcrumb-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .breadcrumb-nav a, .breadcrumb-nav span { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .breadcrumb-nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .breadcrumb-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .breadcrumb-nav .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
    .breadcrumb-nav .current { color: var(--gold); }
    .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .hero-title .gold { color: var(--gold); }
    .hero-sub { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.08rem); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); line-height: 1.78; max-width: 580px; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       FRAMEWORK INTRO
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #framework-intro {
      background: var(--offwhite);
      padding: 90px 0 72px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
    }
    .intro-pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold);
      padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 100px;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .intro-pill i { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .intro-lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.22rem); color: var(--text); line-height: 1.78; max-width: 820px; }
    .intro-lead strong { color: var(--navy); }

    /* 3-col stat blocks */
   /* ===== INTRO STATS IMPROVED ===== */

.intro-stats{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:20px;
}

.intro-stat{
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--gray-300);
  border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:18px;
  padding:24px;
  transition:all .35s ease;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}

.intro-stat:hover{
  transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(10,25,47,.08);
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.3);
}

.intro-stat-val{
  font-size:2.8rem;
  font-weight:800;
  line-height:1;
  color:var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.intro-stat-val span{
  font-size:1rem;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:700;
}

.intro-stat-label{
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:800;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  color:var(--gold);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}

.intro-stat-desc{
  font-size:.88rem;
  color:var(--gray-600);
  line-height:1.7;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width:991px){

  .intro-stats{
    margin-top:40px;
  }

  .intro-stat{
    padding:20px;
  }

  .intro-stat-val{
    font-size:2.2rem;
  }

}
    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       DESKTOP TIMELINE — THE 5 STAGES
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #lifecycle {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 110px 0;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* Faint watermark */
    #lifecycle::after {
      content: 'METHOD';
      position: absolute; right: -40px; bottom: -40px;
      font-size: 18rem; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.018);
      line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .lifecycle-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 80px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .lifecycle-header .eyebrow { }
    .lifecycle-header .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    .lifecycle-header p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.75; }

    /* ── DESKTOP TIMELINE ─── */
    .timeline-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

    /* Horizontal connector line (desktop) */
    .timeline-connector {
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
      margin-bottom: 0;
      position: relative;
    }
    .connector-line {
      flex: 1; height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.3), rgba(212,175,55,0.3), transparent);
    }

    /* Stage node */
    .stage-nodes {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
      position: relative;
    }
    /* Line running through all nodes */
    .stage-nodes::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 52px; /* center of node */
      left: calc(10%); right: calc(10%);
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.1), rgba(212,175,55,0.35), rgba(212,175,55,0.35), rgba(212,175,55,0.1));
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .stage-node {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
      text-align: center; padding: 0 12px;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
      cursor: default;
    }

    /* The numbered circle */
    .stage-circle {
      width: 106px; height: 106px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--navy-mid);
      border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .stage-node:hover .stage-circle,
    .stage-node.active .stage-circle {
      background: var(--gold);
      border-color: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(212,175,55,0.12), 0 16px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
      transform: scale(1.06);
    }

    .stage-num {
      font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }
    .stage-node:hover .stage-num, .stage-node.active .stage-num { color: var(--navy); }

    .stage-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--white); margin: 4px 0 2px; transition: color 0.3s; }
    .stage-node:hover .stage-icon, .stage-node.active .stage-icon { color: var(--navy); }

    /* Connector dot on line */
    .stage-node::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 52px; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 10px; height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
      z-index: 3;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .stage-node:hover::before, .stage-node.active::before {
      background: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
    }

    /* Connector arrow down */
    .stage-arrow {
      width: 1px; height: 40px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(212,175,55,0.3), rgba(212,175,55,0.06));
      margin: 16px 0 12px;
    }

    .stage-label {
      font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 6px;
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }
    .stage-node:hover .stage-label, .stage-node.active .stage-label { color: var(--gold); }

    .stage-micro {
      font-size: 0.73rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      line-height: 1.55; max-width: 130px;
    }

    /* ── STAGE DETAIL CARDS (expandable) ── */
    .stage-details { margin-top: 72px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .stage-detail-card {
      display: none;
      animation: fadeSlideUp 0.45s var(--ease) both;
    }
    .stage-detail-card.active { display: block; }
    @keyframes fadeSlideUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    }

    .detail-inner {
      background: var(--navy-mid);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
      border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg);
      padding: 52px 48px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
      gap: 56px;
      align-items: start;
    }

    .detail-stage-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .detail-stage-tag::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
    .detail-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .detail-desc { font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); line-height: 1.8; }

    .detail-checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
    .detail-checklist li {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
      padding: 16px 18px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius: var(--r-md);
      transition: all var(--tr);
    }
    .detail-checklist li:hover { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.18); }
    .detail-checklist li .chk-icon {
      width: 32px; height: 32px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
      border-radius: var(--r-sm);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .detail-checklist li .chk-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .detail-checklist li .chk-body strong { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 3px; }
    .detail-checklist li .chk-body span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48); line-height: 1.5; }

    /* ── MOBILE VERTICAL TIMELINE ── */
    .mobile-timeline { display: none; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .mobile-stage {
      display: flex; gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 0;
      position: relative;
    }
    .mobile-stage-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .mobile-circle {
      width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--navy-mid); border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; z-index: 2;
    }
    .mobile-circle .m-num { font-size: 0.55rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
    .mobile-circle i { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--white); }
    .mobile-vline {
      flex: 1; width: 1px; min-height: 40px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(212,175,55,0.3), rgba(212,175,55,0.05));
      margin: 8px 0;
    }
    .mobile-stage:last-child .mobile-vline { display: none; }
    .mobile-stage-right { padding: 6px 0 32px; flex: 1; }
    .mobile-stage-right .m-label { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .mobile-stage-right .m-desc { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.72; }
    .mobile-stage-right .m-items { margin-top: 14px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
    .mobile-stage-right .m-item {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .mobile-stage-right .m-item i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT — PRINCIPLES
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #principles {
      padding: 110px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }
    .principle-card {
      padding: 36px 28px;
      border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
      border-radius: var(--r-md);
      height: 100%;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transition: all var(--tr) var(--ease);
    }
    .principle-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.32s ease;
    }
    .principle-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10,25,47,0.08);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    .principle-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

    .principle-num {
      font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gray-100);
      line-height: 1; position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 20px;
      font-family: var(--font); letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      transition: color var(--tr);
    }
    .principle-card:hover .principle-num { color: rgba(212,175,55,0.12); }

    .principle-icon {
      width: 48px; height: 48px;
      background: var(--navy);
      border-radius: var(--r-sm);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .principle-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.3rem; }

    .principle-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .principle-card p { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.72; margin: 0; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       ENGAGEMENT PROMISE
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #promise {
      padding: 110px 0;
      background: var(--offwhite);
    }
    .promise-block {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg);
      padding: 64px 56px;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .promise-block::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    }
    .promise-block-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 40px 40px;
    }
    .promise-orb {
      position: absolute; right: -80px; bottom: -80px;
      width: 360px; height: 360px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
    }

    .promise-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.2; }
    .promise-title span { color: var(--gold); }
    .promise-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.78; max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 36px; }

    .promise-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
    .promise-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
    .promise-list li i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.95rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

    .promise-cta { margin-top: 40px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

    /* Right side card */
    .promise-right-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
      border-radius: var(--r-md);
      padding: 36px 28px;
      height: 100%;
    }
    .promise-right-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .prc-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
    .prc-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .prc-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: var(--r-sm); background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--gold-border); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .prc-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .prc-body strong { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
    .prc-body span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); line-height: 1.5; }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       FINAL CTA
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #final-cta {
      background: var(--gold);
      padding: 72px 0;
    }
    #final-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.2; }
    #final-cta p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(10,25,47,0.65); margin: 0; }
    .btn-navy-solid {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 14px 32px; border: 2px solid var(--navy); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
      cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--tr) var(--ease); white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .btn-navy-solid:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); }

  
    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════
       RESPONSIVE
    ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    @media (max-width: 1199px) {
      .nav-inner { padding: 0 24px; }
      .nav-links li a { font-size: 0.73rem; padding: 8px 8px; }
      .detail-inner { padding: 40px 32px; gap: 36px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta-wrap { display: none !important; }
      .nav-toggler { display: flex; }
      .nav-drawer { display: block; }
      .stage-nodes { display: none; }
      .stage-nodes::before { display: none; }
      .mobile-timeline { display: block; }
      .stage-details { display: none; }
      .detail-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .intro-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-pulse { display: none; }
      .promise-block { padding: 40px 28px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .nav-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
      #page-hero { padding: 140px 0 80px; }
      #lifecycle { padding: 80px 0; }
      #principles { padding: 80px 0; }
      #promise { padding: 80px 0; }
    }

    /* Reveal */
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease; }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .reveal-l { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-22px); transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease; }
    .reveal-l.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .reveal-r { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(22px); transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease; }
    .reveal-r.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }





     



      /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
      CONTACT PAGE HERO
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #page-hero {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      padding: 160px 0 90px;
      background: var(--navy-dark);
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(130deg, rgba(6,15,30,0.97) 0%, rgba(10,25,47,0.88) 60%, rgba(10,25,47,0.7) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1800&q=80');
      background-size: cover; background-position: center 50%;
    }
    .hero-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(212,175,55,0.028) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.028) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }
    /* Gold diagonal stripe accent */
    .hero-stripe {
      position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 38%; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-stripe::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, rgba(212,175,55,0.03) 40%);
    }
    .hero-stripe::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; right: 15%; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.25), transparent);
    }

    .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .breadcrumb-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .breadcrumb-nav a, .breadcrumb-nav span { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .breadcrumb-nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .breadcrumb-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .breadcrumb-nav .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
    .breadcrumb-nav .current { color: var(--gold); }
    .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .hero-title span { color: var(--gold); }
    .hero-sub { font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.5vw, 1.06rem); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58); line-height: 1.78; max-width: 540px; margin-bottom: 40px; }

    /* Hero quick-contact pills */
    .hero-contacts { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
    .hero-contact-pill {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 100px; padding: 10px 18px;
      transition: all var(--tr);
    }
    .hero-contact-pill:hover { border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4); background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06); }
    .hero-contact-pill i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .hero-contact-pill span { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       QUICK STAT STRIP
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #stat-strip {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
    }
    .stat-strip-inner {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .stat-strip-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
      padding: 24px 32px;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .stat-strip-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .ss-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--gold-bdr); border-radius: var(--r-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
    .ss-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .ss-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
    .ss-text span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.42); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       MAIN CONTACT SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #contact-main {
      padding: 100px 0;
      background: var(--offwhite);
    }

    /* ── CONSULTATION FORM ── */
    .form-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg);
      padding: 52px 48px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(10,25,47,0.08);
      border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
      position: relative;
    }
    .form-card-label {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
      font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .form-card h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .form-card > p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px; }

    /* Field groups */
    .field-group { margin-bottom: 22px; }
    .field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 22px; }

    label.field-label {
      display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    label.field-label .req { color: var(--gold); margin-left: 2px; }

    .field-wrap { position: relative; }
    .field-wrap i.fi {
      position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      color: var(--gray-500); font-size: 0.9rem;
      pointer-events: none; transition: color var(--tr);
    }
    .field-wrap.textarea-wrap i.fi { top: 16px; transform: none; }

    input.hf, select.hf, textarea.hf {
      width: 100%;
      font-family: var(--font);
      font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--navy);
      background: var(--offwhite);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-300);
      border-radius: var(--r-sm);
      padding: 13px 16px 13px 42px;
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color var(--tr), box-shadow var(--tr), background var(--tr);
      appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
    }
    textarea.hf { padding-top: 14px; resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
    select.hf { cursor: pointer; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%236c757d' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; padding-right: 36px; }

    input.hf:focus, select.hf:focus, textarea.hf:focus {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      background: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
    }
    .field-wrap:focus-within i.fi { color: var(--gold); }

    /* Validation states */
    input.hf.is-valid, select.hf.is-valid, textarea.hf.is-valid { border-color: var(--green); }
    input.hf.is-invalid, select.hf.is-invalid, textarea.hf.is-invalid { border-color: var(--red); }
    .field-error { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--red); margin-top: 5px; display: none; }
    .field-error.show { display: block; }

    /* No-icon fields */
    .no-icon.hf { padding-left: 16px; }

    /* Submit button */
    .btn-submit {
      width: 100%; padding: 16px;
      background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font); font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.88rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
      border: 2px solid var(--navy); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
      cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--tr) var(--ease);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }
    .btn-submit:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gold); }
    .btn-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.65; cursor: not-allowed; }
    .btn-submit .spinner { display: none; width: 18px; height: 18px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); border-top-color: var(--white); border-radius: 50%; animation: spin 0.7s linear infinite; }
    @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
    .btn-submit.loading .btn-text { display: none; }
    .btn-submit.loading .spinner { display: block; }

    /* Success state */
    .form-success {
      display: none;
      text-align: center; padding: 48px 32px;
    }
    .form-success.show { display: block; }
    .success-icon {
      width: 72px; height: 72px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
      border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 24px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    }
    .success-icon i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); }
    .form-success h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .form-success p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }

    #formSuccess {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    #formSuccess.show {
    display: block;
    }

    .success-box {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: auto;
    }

    .success-box i {
    font-size: 60px;
    color: #16a34a;
    }

    .success-box h3 {
    margin-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .success-box p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7;
    }
    /* Privacy note */
    .privacy-note { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; }
    .privacy-note i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.78rem; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .privacy-note p { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }

    /* ── RIGHT SIDE — OFFICE INFO ── */
    .contact-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }

    /* Office card */
    .office-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(10,25,47,0.07);
      transition: transform var(--tr), box-shadow var(--tr);
    }
    .office-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(10,25,47,0.12); }

    /* Map area */
    .office-map {
      height: 180px; background: var(--navy-mid);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .office-map iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; opacity: 0.88; }
    .office-map-placeholder {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
    }
    .office-map-placeholder i { font-size: 2.2rem; color: rgba(212,175,55,0.4); }
    .office-map-placeholder span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
    .office-tag {
      position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
      background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
      font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 100px;
    }

    /* Office body */
    .office-body { padding: 28px; }
    .office-name { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
    .office-name i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .office-info-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
    .office-info-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .oi-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--gold-bdr); border-radius: var(--r-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
    .oi-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .oi-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 2px; }
    .oi-text a, .oi-text span { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.5; display: block; transition: color 0.2s; }
    .oi-text a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    /* ── SHARED CONTACTS CARD ── */
    .shared-card {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-radius: var(--r-lg);
      padding: 28px;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    }
    .shared-card h4 { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .shared-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center; }
    .shared-row:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .sr-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--gold-bdr); border-radius: var(--r-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
    .sr-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .sr-text { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
    .sr-text a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .sr-text a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    /* Response promise strip */
    .response-strip {
      background: var(--gold-dim);
      border: 1px solid var(--gold-bdr);
      border-radius: var(--r-md);
      padding: 18px 20px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    }
    .response-strip i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .response-strip p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }
    .response-strip strong { color: var(--navy); }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       WHY REACH OUT SECTION
    ══════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #why-reach {
      background: var(--navy);
      padding: 90px 0;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    #why-reach::before {
      content: 'CONTACT';
      position: absolute; right: -60px; bottom: -40px;
      font-size: 14rem; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.015);
      line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; letter-spacing: -0.04em; white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .reach-card {
      display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 24px 20px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border-radius: var(--r-md);
      transition: all var(--tr);
    }
    .reach-card:hover { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.06); border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.2); transform: translateX(4px); }
    .reach-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid var(--gold-bdr); border-radius: var(--r-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
    .reach-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
    .reach-body h4 { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 5px; }
    .reach-body p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.48); line-height: 1.62; margin: 0; }


    /* Reveal */
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease; }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .reveal-l { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-22px); transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease; }
    .reveal-l.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .reveal-r { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(22px); transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease; }
    .reveal-r.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }


    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE — RESPONSIVE PATCH
   Drop this at the bottom of your contact CSS file.
   Targets ≤ 991px (tablet) and ≤ 575px (mobile).
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── TABLET & BELOW (≤ 991px) ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Hero */
  #page-hero {
    padding: 130px 0 70px;
  }

  /* Stat strip: 2×2 grid */
  .stat-strip-inner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-strip-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .stat-strip-item:nth-child(1),
  .stat-strip-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }

  /* Form card: tighten padding */
  .form-card {
    padding: 40px 36px;
  }

  /* Contact section: less vertical breathing room */
  #contact-main {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
}


/* ── MOBILE (≤ 575px) ── */
@media (max-width: 575px) {

  /* ── Hero ── */
  #page-hero {
    padding: 110px 0 56px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 2.6rem);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .hero-contacts {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .hero-contact-pill {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* ── Stat strip: single column ── */
  .stat-strip-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stat-strip-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .stat-strip-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* ── Contact section ── */
  #contact-main {
    padding: 52px 0 64px;
  }

  /* ── Form card ── */
  .form-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--r-md);
    /* Tighten the top gold bar slightly */
    border-top-width: 3px;
  }
  .form-card h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .form-card > p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }

  /* ── Two-column rows → single column ── */
  .field-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  /* Each field inside a field-row gets normal bottom margin */
  .field-row .field-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  /* ── Fields ── */
  .field-group {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  input.hf,
  select.hf,
  textarea.hf {
    font-size: 1rem;        /* prevents iOS zoom on focus */
    padding: 14px 16px 14px 42px;
  }
  textarea.hf {
    min-height: 110px;
  }

  /* ── Labels ── */
  label.field-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  /* ── Submit button ── */
  .btn-submit {
    padding: 17px 16px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  /* ── Privacy note ── */
  .privacy-note {
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
  .privacy-note p {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  /* ── Success state ── */
  .form-success {
    padding: 36px 16px;
  }
  .success-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }
  .success-icon i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  .form-success h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .success-box i {
    font-size: 48px;
  }

  /* ── Office cards ── */
  .office-map {
    height: 150px;
  }
  .office-body {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .office-name {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  /* ── Shared contacts card ── */
  .shared-card {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  /* ── Response promise strip ── */
  .response-strip {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .response-strip p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  /* ── Why reach out section ── */
  #why-reach {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  #why-reach::before {
    font-size: 7rem;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -20px;
  }
  .reach-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .reach-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .reach-body h4 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .reach-body p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}


/* ── VERY SMALL PHONES (≤ 360px) ── */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .form-card {
    padding: 22px 14px;
  }
  input.hf,
  select.hf,
  textarea.hf {
    padding-left: 38px;
  }
  .field-wrap i.fi {
    left: 11px;
  }
}





    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       FOOTER TEASER (bottom nav strip)
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #footer-cta {
      background: var(--gold);
      padding: 56px 0;
    }
    #footer-cta h2 {
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    #footer-cta p {
      color: rgba(10,25,47,0.7);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .btn-navy {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background-color: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font-main);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 14px 32px;
      border: 2px solid var(--navy);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .btn-navy:hover {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SITE FOOTER
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    #site-footer {
      background: var(--navy-dark);
      padding: 72px 0 0;
    }

    .footer-brand strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .footer-brand span {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      color: var(--gold);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .footer-brand p {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-top: 16px;
      max-width: 280px;
    }

    .footer-heading {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .footer-links {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
    }
    .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .footer-links li a {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-links li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    .footer-contact-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .footer-contact-item i {
      color: var(--gold);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      margin-top: 3px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .footer-contact-item p {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
      line-height: 1.55;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
      margin-top: 56px;
      padding: 20px 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    .footer-bottom p {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      line-height: 1.55;
      margin: 0;
    }
    .footer-bottom a {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    .footer-legal {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 1199px) {

  .nav-inner{
    padding: 0 24px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .nav-links{
    gap: 2px;
  }

  .nav-links li a{
    padding: 8px 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

}


@media (max-width: 991px) {

  :root{
    --section-py: var(--section-py-sm);
  }

  /* ===== NAV FIX ===== */

  #mainNav{
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    left: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .nav-inner{
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .nav-brand{
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .brand-logo{
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
  }

  .nav-links,
  .nav-cta-wrap{
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-toggler{
    display: flex;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .nav-drawer{
    display: block;
    width: 100vw;
    max-width: 100vw;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* ===== CONTENT ===== */

  .metrics-inner{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .metric-item:nth-child(2){
    border-right: none;
  }

  .metric-item:nth-child(3),
  .metric-item:nth-child(4){
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }

  .metric-item:nth-child(4){
    border-right: none;
  }

  .portrait-frame{
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .portrait-years{
    right: 16px;
  }

}


@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .nav-inner{
    padding: 0 14px;
    height: var(--nav-h);
  }

  .brand-logo{
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .metrics-inner{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .hero-headline{
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.6rem);
  }

  .hero-trust{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  #footer-cta .d-flex{
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }

}


@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .nav-inner{
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .brand-logo{
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
  }

  .metrics-inner{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .metric-item{
    border-right: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }

  .metric-item:first-child{
    border-top: none;
  }

}


/* ===== GLOBAL MOBILE OVERFLOW FIX ===== */

html,
body{
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

img,
video,
iframe{
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}




/* ── Fade-in on scroll ── */

.reveal{
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease,
              transform 0.6s ease;
}

.reveal.visible{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.reveal-left{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateX(-24px);
  transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}

.reveal-left.visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}

.reveal-right{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateX(24px);
  transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}

.reveal-right.visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}

.reveal-l{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateX(-22px);
  transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}

.reveal-l.visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}

.reveal-r{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateX(22px);
  transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}

.reveal-r.visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}